Speaking of being the weird person who commutes to work by bike, it has become so common in NYC that it no longer raises eyebrows. This is both good and bad. It's good in the sense that I'd like to see more people do it. But I'm not interesting anymore.

One adjacent building is a residence tower for New York University, and there are bike racks that seem pretty secure. I've used it every day except for one. My principal said it's fine to bring my bike into the building, but my room is on the 4th floor. I did bring it up one day this week and leaned it against my desk. But there is no (working) elevator, and my bike is heavy. I might end up doing it most of the time, but it's not a task I relish, especially after riding. Another teacher rides in, and she brings her bike up to the 4th floor, but her bike is a lightweight fixie with no accessories, not even a front brake. She's one of those hardcore New Yorkers, no helmet, etc. I predict she'll get older and develop a new view on safety, but what do I know.

The elevator has been out of order for A YEAR! On the one hand, I should complain, because that's the proper thing to do to get administration to notice that these things matter. On the other hand, I'm new, and I need to conserve my complaints. Now I'm wishing for a student in a wheelchair.